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Tour boats allowed at Phi Phi’s Loh Samah Bay
Tour boats allowed at Phi Phi’s Loh Samah Bay
PHUKET: Tour speedboats lined up on the beach at Loh Samah Bay, bringing with them day-tripping tourists, are allowed, officials at Hat Nopparat-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park have confirmed to The Phuket News today (June 28).
‘Lifeguards at every beach,’ governor tells Pakistan Ambassador
‘Lifeguards at every beach,’ governor tells Pakistan Ambassador
PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket yesterday met with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Thailand and according to a report issued by the Phuket Public Relations Department advised him that there are lifeguards stationed at all Phuket beaches.
Manager welcomed to new Thanyapura Tennis Academy
Manager welcomed to new Thanyapura Tennis Academy
TENNIS: Thanyapura Health and Sports Resort is excited to announce the opening of its own tennis academy. In mid-June 2018, it welcomed Coach Paul Robert McCabe, who will join the resort and lead a team of certified tennis coaches dedicated to coaching all skill levels.
Foreign divers, soldiers join rescue for Thai children trapped in cave
Foreign divers, soldiers join rescue for Thai children trapped in cave
CHIANG RAI: A team of US military personnel and British divers joined rescue efforts at a flooded cave in northern Thailand where 12 children and their football coach have been trapped for five days as heavy overnight rains hampered the search.
PBS #3
PBS #3
Phuket Business Sundowners (PBS) is a relaxed and informal networking meeting held every month. A small entry fee, THB 500 per person, that includes the first 3 drinks and a light buffet. Make sure to bring lots of business cards, as getting to know each other is what PBS is all about. The Jul 06, 2018 meeting will be held at Hole In One Bar, Kathu. Please let us know you are coming in a private message on FB. facebook.com/events/223535738256844/
Surf’s up as Phuket series brings international event
Surf’s up as Phuket series brings international event
SURFING: Phuket’s surfing season kicks off in earnest this weekend with the Pearl of the Andaman Surfing Championships at Patong Beach. The two-day contest, this Saturday and Sunday (June 30 – July 1), is part of the six-event Phuket Surf Series, which this year includes a new event at Khao Lak, north of the Phuket, and an instalment of the international REnextop Asian Surfing Tour (Rast).
Thailand hits 34th in Global Real Estate Transparency rankings
Thailand hits 34th in Global Real Estate Transparency rankings
BANGKOK: Thailand has ranked 34th in the newly released biannual “Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) 2018” compiled by property consultancy firm JLL.
Thailand set to fast-track Riviera Project
Thailand set to fast-track Riviera Project
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will spearhead the marketing push of the area with the focus on generating tourism revenue for the residents, communities and local businesses in four coastal provinces now being branded as the “Thailand Riviera.”
Police hunt attackers after Phuket school staffer, 60, found beaten to death
Police hunt attackers after Phuket school staffer, 60, found beaten to death
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 60-year-old staffer at a prominent Phuket school who was found were severe head injuries – at this stage presumed by police to have been beaten to death – in a dark street in Phuket Town in the early hours of this morning (June 28).
Thailand’s Ariya seeks major, top ranking at Women’s PGA
Thailand’s Ariya seeks major, top ranking at Women’s PGA
GOLF: Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn chases her second consecutive major title and the world number one ranking when the Women’s PGA Championship begins today (June 28) at Kemper Lakes in suburban Chicago.
PATA, Skål International partner to promote the responsible development of travel and tourism
PATA, Skål International partner to promote the responsible development of travel and tourism
BANGKOK: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Skål International have announced a new organisational partnership, recognising the importance of promoting the responsible development of the travel and tourism in the Asia-Pacific region.
Gamers enthralled by violence
Gamers enthralled by violence
Bandits, soldiers, demons, zombies, aliens and other enemies were shot, stabbed, bludgeoned, incinerated, or even blown up on the show floor of the Electronic Entertainment Expo that opened in Los Angeles on June 12.
Call for Asean members to focus on cyber crimes
Call for Asean members to focus on cyber crimes
BANGKOK: Asean law enforcement officials must work together to create a channel where they can communicate and share information about cyber crimes as the offences are transnational, according to permanent secretary for justice Wisit Wisitsora-at.
Dolphin in care after beach stranding off Phuket
Dolphin in care after beach stranding off Phuket
PHUKET: A mature female striped dolphin is in care at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC) after being rescued from stranding at a beach on Koh Yao Yai, east off Phuket, yesterday (June 27).
Two-time pizza acrobatics World Champion to spin in style in Phuket
Two-time pizza acrobatics World Champion to spin in style in Phuket
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa will host a fun-filled gourmet experience at their Cucina Italian Kitchen from Wednesday July 3 to Friday July 6.
Fostering a love of reading
Fostering a love of reading
There are perhaps no days of our childhood we lived so fully as those we spent with a favourite book. – Marcel Proust
Germany crash out of World Cup at group stage in seismic shock
Germany crash out of World Cup at group stage in seismic shock
WORLD CUP: Holders Germany sensationally crashed out of the World Cup yesterday (June 27) in one of the biggest shocks in the tournament’s history – failing to make it past the opening round for the first time since 1938.
Rescuers aim for ‘safe haven’ in flooded cave
Rescuers aim for ‘safe haven’ in flooded cave
CHIANG RAI: Divers are waiting for the water level inside Tham Luang to drop before again trying to reach a high chamber that may be serving as a safe haven from the floodwaters for the missing 12 boys and their football coach.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fighter’s alleged rape! Pork plant protest? Day 5 of cave search! || June 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fighter’s alleged rape! Pork plant protest? Day 5 of cave search! || June 27
PHUKET XTRA - June 27 Phuketians protest pork plant |:| Muay Thai fighter arrested for rape of girl, 12 |:| Phuket: Top 10 play destination! |:| Day 5 of cave search |:| Rainy airport woes Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Leopard 50 Asia Launch and Open House
Leopard 50 Asia Launch and Open House
Leopard 50 Asia Launch and Open House with Leopard 43 Powercat. The Leopard 50 is making her debut in Asia and we want you to be a part of it. In partnership with Yacht Style Magazine and Lux Inc. Media, we will be hosting an open house event for you to see our latest model. July 7th & 8th, 2018 from 11 am to 6 pm.